CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky vs Yamazaki 25 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch WhiskyYamazaki 25 Year Old
DistilleryCRN57°Yamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£4900£5810.95
Rating4.14/5

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value1/100

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 25 Year Old is rated higher (4.14 vs 0.00).

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £4900 vs £5811.

For beginners: Yamazaki 25 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£4900 vs £5810.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.1)

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.1/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£5810.95 vs £4900)

Who should buy CRN57°?

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 25 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

CitricTobacco

Only Yamazaki 25 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedVanillaHoney

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